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Instagram unveils new wordmark after 10 years, prompting mixed user reactions
On August 13, 2026, Instagram revealed a redesigned wordmark replacing its decade-old logo, sparking praise and criticism from users worldwide.
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Record Rainfall in Chiba Prefecture Causes Flooding, 4 Dead, Major Transport Disruptions
Chiba Prefecture in Japan suffered record-breaking rain and severe flooding on August 13, causing 4 deaths, power outages, and transport shutdowns.
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Romania shuts down last nuclear reactor as Danube water hits 30-year low amid drought
Romania disconnected its second Cernavodă nuclear reactor on August 13 due to record low Danube water levels, fully shutting its only nuclear plant.
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Malaysian Economy Minister Blames Lack of Accountability for Government Project Waste
Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah criticized recurring taxpayer money wastage in government projects, citing complacency and poor accountability.
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Perez Hilton Live-Streams Self-Harm on TikTok, Hospitalized for Treatment
Perez Hilton live-streamed self-harming by cutting himself on TikTok before emergency responders hospitalized him for urgent care.
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Paris Saint-Germain agree €50 million deal for Barcelona forward Ferran Torres
Paris Saint-Germain have reached a deal to sign Spain international Ferran Torres from Barcelona for around €50 million.
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PKR Youth Chief Calls for Self-Reflection and Stronger Strategies After State Election Losses
PKR Youth chief Muhammad Kamil Ahmad Munim urged party self-reflection and stronger grassroots efforts following recent Sabah, Johor, and Negeri Sembilan election losses.
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CXMT overtakes Tencent as China's most valuable company amid AI demand
CXMT Corp surpassed Tencent Holdings Ltd in market value on August 13, 2026, driven by strong investor demand for AI-related hardware.
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DeepSeek raises flagship V4 AI model prices over fourfold with peak and off-peak rates
DeepSeek announced major price hikes for its flagship V4 AI models effective August 16, introducing new peak and off-peak pricing tiers.
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Data centre demand in Selangor does not strain domestic water supply
Selangor government confirms data centre water use has no impact on domestic supply, backed by adequate reserves and strict project oversight.
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Italian garbage workers recover €1 million lottery ticket discarded by winner
Garbage workers in Bitonto, Italy, recovered a €1 million lottery ticket a woman mistakenly threw away after misreading results.
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Malaysia Deputy PM says state rivalry won't affect federal government stability
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said state political rivalry will not disrupt federal stability under the Unity Government agreement.
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DeepSeek announces major price increase for AI API services in China
DeepSeek said on August 6 it will significantly raise prices for its AI API services, ending its unusually low-cost model in the Chinese market.
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Passenger Partially Sucked Out of Ryanair Plane After Engine Fan Blade Failure
A Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany on July 10 suffered an engine failure that shattered a cabin window, injuring a passenger seriously.
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Singapore’s National Day Parade 2026 Fireworks Launched from Kallang Basin with Multiple Viewing Spots
The 2026 National Day Parade fireworks were launched from a floating platform in Kallang Basin beside the National Stadium on August 9 evening.
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Afghan women's football team reunites in New Zealand after FIFA ruling
The Afghan women's national football team gathered in New Zealand in August 2026 for their first reunion abroad since Taliban banned them in 2021.
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Celta Vigo vs Osasuna LaLiga Opener Postponed to August 27 Due to Fungus on Pitch
Celta Vigo’s LaLiga opener against Osasuna on August 16 was postponed due to fungus damage on the pitch at Estadio de Balaidos.
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Hong Kong Cantopop Lyricist and Actor Peter Lai Dies at 76
Peter Lai, celebrated Hong Kong Cantopop lyricist and TVB actor, died at age 76 on August 5, 2026.
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Pahang Forms Joint Committee to Address Hazardous Trees After Fatal Incident, Reports RM3M Telecom Theft Losses
Pahang government set up joint committee and preventive measures after a deadly tree fall killed four in Bentong and reported over RM3 million telecom losses in 2025.
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Google launches Gemini 3.7 Flash AI model with enhanced coding, agent skills at half price
Google released Gemini 3.7 Flash on August 13, 2026, improving coding and workflow automation at half the price of its predecessor until year-end.
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OpenAI Drives About 70% of Microsoft's $34 Billion AI Revenue in Fiscal 2026
OpenAI contributed roughly $24.1 billion, or 70%, to Microsoft’s $34 billion AI revenue in fiscal 2026, the company reported.
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Trump imposes tariffs up to 100% on imported drones and components over security concerns
US President Donald Trump signed tariffs on imported drones and parts, effective September 3, to boost domestic production and limit reliance on foreign supply chains.
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Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director amid agency leadership turmoil
The US Senate confirmed Dr Erica Schwartz as CDC director in a 51-44 vote after agency turmoil and leadership turnover.
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UAE accuses Iran of attacking two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Two ADNOC vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on August 13, with the UAE blaming Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps.